Track and Field Finals

I am sctually typing this in the computer lab now. I feel so disappointed that I got 7th for my 400m Hurdles. I was first for the first 300m and for the last 100m I just could not find any energy to carry on at the same pace. Anyway tomorrow is the 51st Track and Field Finals. The C Boys should have no problem achieving the title for 10thconsecutive years tomorrow as long as we do not screw up. The B Boys are going to face a big challenge from SJI tomorrow. They need to win the title as this year will be their 20th consecutive year they will win it. I do hope that our B Boys can defend the title tomorrow.

I will be running the 4x100m relay tomorrow and I will be running the first leg of this race. If all goes smoothly, we will be the champions for the 10th consecutive year. Do wish me luck!

New Personal Best for 300m

Yesterday I took a 300m timing as instructed by my coach. A track is 400m long. I ran 2 straight routes and a curve route which totaled up to a distance of 300m (3 quarters of a track). As my nationals event is nearing, he wanted me to really do my best. My previous best timing was 43.2 seconds which is not exactly very fantastic. I badly wanted an improvement too, so I channelled whatever energy I had in my body to my run.

As usual, I would run my first 100m (straight route) at a fast pace and the second 100m (curve route) at a slightly slower pace before sprinting the final 100m (straight route). However, this time I decided to do it a little differently. I ran my first 100m at a slightly faster pace than usual, followed by the second 100m at a slightly faster pace than usual also before finishing off with a 100m sprint at the end.

My timing: 41.7 seconds

Many people do not know the pain of running distances above 200m. Usually when u sprint distances above 200m lactic acid starts to build up in your body which is extremely painful. You will start to go numb in your hands and arms and sometimes even your feet! 300m is a 200m sprinting race and a 100m mental perseverance. one must have good mental perseverance in order to finish the run in a good timing.

I am proud of myself and I hope to improve in the future. Also I hope to be able to help Hwa Chong Institution earn some points in my nationals. I am running the 400m hurdles, 4x100m relay and the 4x400m relay. Wish me luck!

Invitational Relay at ACS Independent

Today, our C-Division and B-Division boys went to ACS Independent for an invitational relay. Among those invited were Raffles' C-Division and B-Division boys as well as Catholic Junior College. As I had a very tough training yesterday and so did the rest of my team, we did not feel that we could give our 100% during the race.

During the SPH relays, one of the biggest relay competition in Singapore other than the Nationals, we were in the same heat as the Raffles C-Division boys. We lost by just a few inches as we screwed up our passing between our third and fourth runner. Anyway Raffles was disqualified during the SPH Relays as they had passed the baton outside the exchange zone. In the end my team got fourth, just a fraction of a second away from the top three.

So back to the ACS Independent Invitational Relay, we lost to Raffles' C-Division boys and this time it was by a huge margin. With the Nationals round the corner. We are not very confident that we, the C-Division boys are able to retain the champion title. We have done so for 9 years. If we fail this year, it will stop at the ninth year. I really do hope that we can continue this legacy and not let our seniors' efforts go to waste.

想当年 - The Good Old Days

As I take dinner at the dining table on a cold and rainy evening, drinking a bowl of delicious hot soup, I can't help but remember the good old days in primary school. I would remember during recess time, if it was raining, my friends and I would head down to the canteen together. We would buy a bowl of delicious piping hot soup with lots of meatballs, fishballs, crabsticks and dumplings. We would sit down together at our favourite spot and chat till our recess ended. This was the stress-free life I had in primary school.

Now, after more than one year later, I still miss my primary school a lot. I would remember the many happy moments the boys would play soccer together during recess. The many times we played catching with the track and field team. The boring mornings doing prefect duties. The uncountable number of times I got into trouble. The many ups and downs my friends and I experienced together. All these beautiful memories are nothing but the past now...

Now as a secondary two student in Hwa Chong Institution, I would dare say that life is a lot more stress than when I was in primary six before taking my PSLE. Life in Hwa Chong is basically one which needs you to manage your time well. I often find myself chasing deadlines after deadlines. There is always a never ending list of things I have to do.

However, one thing I like about Hwa Chong is that there is never a dull day. Life in Hwa Chong is full of exciting events and talks, lectures, lessons and activities. My parents said that I should learn to enjoy my secondary school life more as that is the point of time in your life where you meet your true friends and have the real time of your life. What do you think? Do you think this statement is true?

E-Learning Homework

Intrapersonal [pick one]:
a. Who would you want to be friends with in the novel? Explain.
b. Which character would you like to play in the movie version of the novel? Explain.
c. Write a diary entry for a major character of the novel.

I would like to play the role of Atticus Finch in the novel. He is full of wisdom and righteousness. His character is nearly the complete opposite of the general population of the town. He is a man without prejudice and racial hatred and is a good-hearted man of strong morals. He brings up his children the way he deems is right. Atticus sees past a man's colour and looks into the depth of his character. He has courage that not many people have. He knew that he was licked before Tom Robinson’s trial started and yet he still fought hard for him and saw it through the end. He was very optimistic. He knew that it would very rare for him to win the case but he believed that as long as he gave Tom the best defence he possibly could, that would be enough. He is also consistent. He is the same in his house as he is on the public streets. This is what gained Miss. Maudie’s admiration. Atticus is a man filled with lots of excellent qualities. He functions as the novel’s moral background. If given a choice, who wouldn’t want to be him?

MI Test Result

I feel that the test is quite accurate as the results are more or less the same as last year’s. Logical and Intrapersonal have the two highest scores. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses can help you a lot during your learning journey. We can improve on our strengths and tackle the problems of our weaknesses. This will let us to be able to excel more in areas that we are not so good at, thus helping us to become well-rounded students. With this information we can change our learning styles and patterns to help us get the best results.

Tests Are Over!

As of yesterday, I have finished all my tests already. Yesterday's paper was Maths and History. I was a little disappointed as I did not manage to finish my Maths paper losing 8 precious marks. History was quite tough too. Anyway I am glad that it is all over and I am looking forward to the sabbatical week. I am in fencing and I heard that it is going to be quite fun. I am definitely looking forward to it.